Instructor Pool - 2026/2027: Health Promotion & Behavior

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Corvallis, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Nutrition and Public Health in the College of Health invites applications for one or more fixed term, non-tenure track full/part-time Instructor positions to teach courses on a term-by-term basis for the 2026-2027 academic year. Some of these appointments may be reviewed for renewal or transition to an instructional position on an annual basis at the discretion of the School Head. Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted when positions become available. We passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. Through nationally recognized online degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials offered via OSU Ecampus, we expand access to high-quality education and serve diverse learners wherever they live and work. The School of Nutrition and Public Health at Oregon State University advances knowledge and prepares future professionals through excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where faculty and students work together to address complex health issues, promote equity, and develop solutions that make a meaningful impact in Oregon, across the nation, and around the world.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion & Health Behavior, or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Experience with modern pedagogical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences verbally and in writing.
• Evident commitment to educational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Public Health or closely related discipline appropriate to the field of teaching/instructional tasks.
• Teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Demonstrated ability to design, teach and assess courses that support inclusive learning principles and promote equitable teaching practices, to the benefit of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach and administer undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health Promotion and Health Behavior.
• Hold regular office hours to assist students with coursework and answer questions regarding curriculum.
• May supervise graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level